Placement of the cutter blade
CAUTION:
Make sure that the instrument is switched
off and the power cord is unplugged.
1. Pull the spring steel tab on the blade assembly
to the right to clear the capture button on the
black safety handle.
2. The handle, along with the blade, can be
removed from the assembly by pulling it straight
out.
3. While removing, hold the blade against the
safety handle, as it is not locked into place on
the handle.
4. Dispose the blade in an appropriate container.
5. Insert a new blade.
6. Place the blade assembly back into the
instrument.
Note: replace after every 10 rolls of film
(approx. 10,000 slides) or when the film splice is
ragged or torn.
Software
Modifying the Setup Menu
There are 7 options available from the setup menu:
1. Prime volume refers to the amount of
xylene dispensed on each slide during cover
slipping. The priming level can be selected in a
range of 1-5, 3 being the default setting.
2. Film Length refers to the length of the film
placed on the slide to cover the specimen. There
are four selectable lengths: 45mm, 50mm,
55mm and 60mm.
3. Extended Prime is required each time the
xylene bottle is refilled. This prime ensures that
there are no bubbles in the priming line. The
extended prime will prime the line for 30
seconds. If bubbles are detected in the line, the
instrument will prime for an additional 30
seconds. If bubbles are still detected, the unit
produces an audible warning alarm and an error
message appears.
4. Count Reset refers to the counter value
displayed in the lower left corner in the standby
or operation menu.
5. Key Sound can either be turned ON or OFF.
6. Alarm there are four available alarm levels to
choose from, with level 4 set as default setting.
7. Software Version allows the user to access the
current software version in the instrument.
